Nylon Food Casings Film from China
Noncellular polyamide film formed into seamless casings for sausages and processed meats, providing barrier properties. Falls under HTS 3920.92.00.00 as polyamide film, non-reinforced, with caprolactam or similar monomers at 95%+. Used in food processing before stuffing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice required for food contact films; include migration test data for polyamide compliance
• Declare as 'flat film stock' not 'formed casings' to stay in 3920; formed articles may go to 3923